Theatre Major, B.F.A.

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To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre degree program, students must demonstrate the capability of developing a high level of skill in music theatre performance by passing the Music and Theatre Departments’ performance auditions for jury panels. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program are NOT required to complete a minor.

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Theatre Technology and Design degree program, students must demonstrate a high level of skill by submitting an application and a portfolio for a jury panel.

Further information, including examination policies, procedures, and requirements is provided in the department publication regarding Bachelor of Fine Arts admission and completion policies.

Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre major may apply to either of the B.F.A. Theatre degrees by successfully completing the B.F.A. admission requirements.

A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Theatre majors must have a GPA of 2.0 in their major and an overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate.

Required Basic Core Courses for all Theatre Majors:

These courses are required in addition to the Basic Core Courses:

Subtotal: 41 credits

Music Theatre Concentration

Subtotal: 34 credits

Note:

Ensembles will be assigned based on auditions.

*Must be taken concurrently.
**Must be taken concurrently.
***Students must enroll during each semester of Private Voice instruction, and complete the requirements with a “Satisfactory” grade in order to be eligible to continue to enroll in Private Voice instruction.
****Must be taken each semester the student is enrolled in the Music Theatre BFA Program.

Suggested Elective Courses:

Additional theatre and arts-related courses, including internships, may be selected in consultation with an approved theatre advisor within the Department of Theatre.

Subtotal of electives: 5 credits

Summary of hours required for the B.F.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Music Theatre:


B.F.A. Core	41
B.F.A. Required Courses	34
B.F.A. Electives	5
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in Music Theatre	80

Applied Theatre Technology and Design Concentration

Required Courses:

Subtotal: 25 credits

Suggested Elective Courses:

Additional theatre and arts-related courses, including internships, may be selected in consultation with an approved theatre advisor within the Department of Theatre.

Subtotal of Electives: 14 credits

Summary of hours required for the B.F.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Applied Theatre Technology and Design:


B.F.A. Core	41
B.F.A. Required Courses	25
B.F.A. Electives	14
Total hours for the Major with a Concentration in ATTD	80

Other Graduation Requirements:

General Studies and Multicultural	33-36
Electives	4-7
Total for the B.F.A. in Theatre	120